Currently, the Department of Veterans Affairs decides these exposure claims on a case-by-case basis, with the exception of those filed for asthma, rhinitis or sinusitis. The burden of proving one's illness is related to a burn pit exposure falls on the veteran, leading to delays in health ...
Ruiz said while this is an important step, he is still working to get a comprehensive burn pit bill brought to the House floor. Ruiz said that bill would stop requiring veterans to prove their condition is a direct result of burn pits. “[It would] put the burden of pr...
Veteran advocacy groups have urged Congress to do more to support veterans suffering from burn pit exposure, and President Biden has suggested his late son Beau was affected by his exposure to burn pits. Beau Biden died of brain cancer in 2015. While the president has said he isn't certain ...
For every soldier returning with horrific health defects, there are untold numbers of servicemembers who continue to be subjected to burn pit sites and toxic smoke to this day. The DoD and VA must acknowledge the reality and gravity of the problems toxic chemicals from burn...
The two senators said that 23 illnesses, including hypertension, would be presumed related to burn pit exposure when it comes to providing disability compensation. "For far too long, our nation's veterans have been living with chronic illnesses as a result of exposures during their time in unifo...
Veterans across the country are contending exposure to burn pits and other airborne toxins has made them sick. But the vast majority have been rejected for...
Sweeping burn pit benefits bill set for House vote next week The measure could provide new veterans benefits to as many as one in every five living veterans. ByLeo Shane III On Wednesday, House Democrats will hold a rally on Capitol Hill to push for sweeping toxic exposure legislat...
And while these veteran health concerns seem widespread, the VA'spolicyonly recognizes "temporary" irritation from burn pit exposure. Citing a range of studies, the department states that "researchdoes not show evidence of long-term health problems from exposure to burn pits." ...